Vancouverites take to English Bay for Polar Bear Swim
Thousands of people in Vancouver dove into 2024 by taking a dip into the chilly waters of English Bay for the annual Polar Bear Swim.
Posted January 1, 2024 7:54 pm.
Thousands of people in Vancouver dove into 2024 by taking a dip into the chilly waters of English Bay for the annual Polar Bear Swim.
The event — now in its 104th year — has been happening since 1920 and included live music and food trucks for patrons from noon until 4 p.m.
CityNews spoke to some of the swimmers to get their thoughts on the chilling excursion.
“It’s my first time here doing that and it’s amazing,” one local said.
“It’s incredible.”
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“It’s my first New Year in Vancouver and I felt like it was just the Vancouver thing to do,” another added.
Last year, more than 6,000 swimmers registered for the swim, which took place in 6 C water.
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